Vienna Austria signs South Korean Lee Kang-hee
Vienna Austria has secured the services of Lee Kang-hee. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder signed a contract valid until summer 2029 with the third-placed team of the past season on Friday. The 1.91-meter man has been playing in his homeland in the 2nd league for Gyeongnam FC since summer 2023. In 2024, he played seven times for the South Korean U23 national team and once led his team onto the field as captain during the Asia Cup.
Lee already trained with Vienna Austria
According to Austria's sporting director Manuel Ortlechner, the South Korean impresses not only with his positional profile but also with his character off the field. "As a South Korean youth national player, he has already shown the potential he possesses and impresses here especially with his size and physique. We are very pleased to have a true team player with us and hope that he will quickly settle in and help us achieve our goals," said the 45-year-old. Lee already completed his first training session with his new team on Friday.
Due to the language barrier, an interpreter will always be by his side. "I am nervous, but all the more motivated to enter the European stage, which I have dreamed of since my youth. My first goal is to quickly integrate into the team and get playing time. In the long term, my goal is to acquire the skills to compete at a higher level. Off the field, I want to learn more about the lifestyle in Europe and develop a professional mindset," explained the newcomer.
(APA/Red)
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